Maintenance Manager

Veteran Hiring Solutions; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Veteran Hiring Solutions seeks a Maintenance Leader to oversee a high-volume operation, ensuring fleet and heavy equipment stay safe, reliable, and ready for daily routes in Williston, VT. You will drive uptime, mentor technicians, and uphold safety and compliance standards across the shop floor.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands‑on troubleshooting in diesel, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and a track record of reducing downtime while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in technician training and performance management.
• Strong technical background with diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Hands-on, lead-from-the-floor style and safety-focused mindset.
• Experience managing high-volume maintenance in transport, industrial, or municipal settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume maintenance operation to keep fleet and equipment ready for daily service.
• Drive 95%+ equipment availability through proactive scheduling and rapid repairs.
• Enforce a zero-incident safety standard with toolbox talks and LOTO.
• Coach and upskill diesel technicians for diagnostics and repairs.
• Implement process improvements to cut unplanned downtime and raise productivity.
• Manage labor, parts, and third-party repair costs while maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Diagnostics

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Operations management

Tools

Maintenance tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead a high-volume maintenance operation that keeps critical fleet and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and ready for daily service. This role ensures all vehicles and equipment remain operational — enabling 20–30 essential routes and supporting teams who depend on consistent uptime. Success means creating a culture where safety, accountability, and technician development drive performance every day.

MISSION (Commander’s Intent)

Lead a high-volume maintenance operation that keeps critical fleet and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and ready for daily service. This role ensures all vehicles and equipment remain operational — enabling 20–30 essential routes and supporting teams who depend on consistent uptime. Success means creating a culture where safety, accountability, and technician development drive performance every day.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (First 12 Months)

• Fleet Readiness: Achieve 95%+ equipment availability across all fleet assets through proactive maintenance scheduling and rapid repair turnaround.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce a zero-incident safety standard through daily toolbox talks, disciplined LOTO procedures, and compliance training.
• Team Development: Coach and upskill a team of diesel technicians, fostering cross‑training and readiness for complex diagnostics and repairs.
• Operational Excellence: Implement process improvements that reduce unplanned downtime by 20% and increase shop productivity.
• Cost Management: Maintain budget control on labor, parts, and third‑party repairs while sustaining high service quality.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all maintenance records meet federal, state, and internal audit standards.

FIT TRAITS (Human Profile)

• Hands‑on, lead‑from‑the‑floor style; earns trust through credibility and presence.
• Values safety and mentorship as core leadership behaviors.
• Confident diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Decisive under pressure; prioritizes people and process equally.
• Communicates clearly across levels — from technicians to executives.
• Models integrity, respect, and continuous learning.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This position safeguards the reliability of every route and operator who depends on properly maintained equipment. The Maintenance Manager is the linchpin between operational safety, service quality, and community trust — leading people, not just machines. Excellence in this role ensures uninterrupted service, sustained fleet longevity, and a culture where technicians take pride in precision and purpose.

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
• Proven success managing fleet or heavy‑equipment maintenance operations in transportation, industrial, or municipal environments.
• Strong technical background with diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated leadership in technician training, performance management, and culture building.

Preferred Profile

• Military veterans with senior enlisted or warrant officer backgrounds in motor transport, maintenance management, or logistics are highly aligned.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and EPA compliance standards.
• Proficiency with maintenance tracking systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent.

Benefits

• Estimated compensation range: $90,000 – $110,000 annually (based on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development pathways.